The nurse is conducting an admission assessment on a mildly confused older client.The nurse best assures an accurate history by first:
A)scoring the client's cognitive responses using the Dementia Rating Scale (DRS).
B)focusing on the client to respond.
C)directing the questions to both client and family.
D)asking permission to arrange for a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) .

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An interview with the friend or family member is an appropriate method to first implement when a client is exhibiting confused behavior.

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